This document provides information about transition resources available at Fort Rucker's Army Career Alumni Program (ACAP) center, including upcoming workshops, employer visits, websites for job searches, and contacts for ACAP counselors. It encourages Soldiers to utilize ACAP resources and attend briefings to help with their transition to civilian life. Specific resources mentioned include assistance with resumes and interviews, practice for interviews, and information on veterans benefits and disability claims.
This document describes a potential job scam involving a dubious job offer from "United State Oil and Gas." The document outlines correspondence between the potential victim and individuals representing the dubious company. In the emails, the victim is asked to provide personal details and pay fees in order to secure a visa for a job that appears too good to be true. The summary raises suspicions about the legitimacy of the opportunity.
Army Community Service (ACS) provides various programs and services to support successful Army living at Fort Rucker in March 2012. ACS hosts classes on topics like English as a second language, financial readiness training, parenting workshops, employment readiness, and stress management. The schedule lists dates, times, locations, and contact information for registering for these events throughout the month.
Dueling Pianos will perform at The Landing on 11 February from 8 p.m. to midnight, featuring two pianists playing competitively to see who is better and faster; tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. The Landing Zone will offer a dinner special that night for $35 per couple including shrimp cocktail, a choice of entree, side salad, dessert, and wine. Army Family Team Building Level I Training will take place on 13-14 February at The Commons teaching military acronyms, customs and courtesies, and more. The EFMP Information and Support Group meeting on 14 February will discuss EFMP respite care eligibility and enrollment. Sweetheart Bingo will be
This document describes a potential job scam involving a dubious job offer from "United State Oil and Gas." The document outlines correspondence between the potential victim and individuals representing the dubious company. In the emails, the victim is asked to provide personal details and pay fees in order to secure a visa for a job that appears too good to be true. The summary raises suspicions about the legitimacy of the opportunity.
Army Community Service (ACS) provides various programs and services to support successful Army living at Fort Rucker in March 2012. ACS hosts classes on topics like English as a second language, financial readiness training, parenting workshops, employment readiness, and stress management. The schedule lists dates, times, locations, and contact information for registering for these events throughout the month.
Dueling Pianos will perform at The Landing on 11 February from 8 p.m. to midnight, featuring two pianists playing competitively to see who is better and faster; tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. The Landing Zone will offer a dinner special that night for $35 per couple including shrimp cocktail, a choice of entree, side salad, dessert, and wine. Army Family Team Building Level I Training will take place on 13-14 February at The Commons teaching military acronyms, customs and courtesies, and more. The EFMP Information and Support Group meeting on 14 February will discuss EFMP respite care eligibility and enrollment. Sweetheart Bingo will be
El verde se deriva del latín "virĭdis" y se asemeja al color de las hojas de hierba y la esmeralda. A lo largo de la historia, el verde ha tenido diferentes significados culturales y asociaciones, como la naturaleza, la esperanza, la fertilidad, la inmortalidad, la calma y la reconciliación. Existen varios pigmentos verdes que se han utilizado en la pintura a través de los siglos, como la glauconita, la tierra verde y el cromo verde.
A Thanksgiving cooking class will be held on Tuesday, November 8th at 6:00 p.m. at The Commons located at 7th Street, Building 8950. Attendees will learn how to cook a dish for Thanksgiving and should bring a finger food or snack to share. The point of contact is Megan Blevins who can be reached at colerpalolerandsebbyjoe@yahoo.com. A Thanksgiving dinner basket will be raffled off to one participant.
The document provides information about transition services and resources available to soldiers at Fort Rucker, including contact information for ACAP staff, details on employer visits and job opportunities, and an invitation for spouses to participate in ACAP. Key programs and resources mentioned include the ACAP center, TAP employment workshop, VA disability claims assistance, and the relaunch of the MyCAA military spouse tuition assistance program.
Este documento presenta información sobre la ordenación y designación de los colores. Explica conceptos como tonalidad, variación, claridad, saturación y su relación con el negro y blanco. También describe experimentos históricos sobre la obtención de la escala de grises y la mezcla de colores, y presenta figuras geométricas para representar las gamas de color.
The document discusses creating a logo, with the first sentence thanking someone for their help. The second sentence notes that it is now their turn. The final sentence indicates that the logo creation has been completed.
This newsletter provides updates on local events happening around Fort Riley and links to resources for soldiers and families. Key events include a homebuyer education seminar on March 7th, an elementary school carnival on March 8th, and the Symphony in the Flint Hills ticket sale deadline on March 8th. It also includes a list of volunteer opportunities in March and April and reminds readers of the upcoming MWR Summer Guide photography contest deadline of March 29th.
This document provides a summary of upcoming events and updates for Fort Riley and the local community. Key information includes an elementary school PTA carnival on March 8th, a Josh Thompson concert on March 8th, and the deadline of March 8th to reserve tickets for the Symphony in the Flint Hills event in June. It also lists various teen workshops and a military basketball tournament occurring in early March. Web links are provided for further details on these and other announcements.
The document provides information on various upcoming events and activities for military families stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, including Family Readiness Group meetings, tax preparation assistance, scholarships for military children, job fairs, career counseling for military spouses, home energy audits, nominations for the Military Child of the Year award, and health and wellness programs.
The document provides information about transition assistance services available through the Fort Stewart ACAP office. It discusses how ACAP assists soldiers, veterans, and their families with career transition goals through services like resume development, job searching, and interview preparation. It encourages leadership to promote ACAP and get soldiers involved in transition preparation to help ensure their future success after leaving the military.
The document provides information about the ACAP (Army Career and Alumni Program) center at Fort Stewart, Georgia. It discusses how ACAP assists soldiers transitioning out of the military to find civilian employment, education opportunities, or start their own businesses. The manager encourages leaders to promote ACAP and help soldiers prepare for career transition. ACAP offers transition services and helps soldiers compare reenlisting versus civilian opportunities. The goal is to set soldiers up for successful careers after the military to strengthen their own lives and communities.
The document provides information on 10 sites Navy servicemembers can use to update records and manage their career. It summarizes key Navy online resources including the Electronic Service Record, CMS/ID, PRIMS, Navy COOL, Navy College, Tutor.com, and STAYNAVY. Readers are encouraged to regularly review their records on these sites to ensure accuracy. Contact information is provided for assistance with corrections or updating records.
The document provides information on 10 sites sailors can use to update records and manage their Navy career. These include sites to review the electronic service record, view training and education records, check awards, view physical readiness results, and apply for tuition assistance. Information is also provided on credentialing opportunities, Navy college programs, and online tutoring resources. Sailors are encouraged to regularly review their records on these sites and take any needed actions to ensure the information is accurate and up-to-date.
PTS will be integrated into the Fleet Ride system on October 1st, allowing applications to automatically populate using corporate data. It will show quotas and applications. CARMAT will be replaced and required conversion documents will be listed. Commands should qualify sailors in Fleet Ride for PTS. The integration aims to streamline the application process but applications not approved for quotas will still need to be reviewed and resubmitted.
This document provides information on various workshops and seminars offered by the Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Virginia. It lists dates and times for classes on topics like transitioning from military to civilian life, finding federal jobs, using VA benefits, higher education, career training, entrepreneurship, personal finance, and health care. Reservations are required for most classes, which are available to registered clients who have completed initial counseling.
Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C. is a top 100 CPA firm that offers tax credit programs to help businesses lower their tax burden. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit program provides incentives for hiring individuals from groups with high unemployment. Eligible groups include veterans, ex-felons, youth, and welfare recipients. Successful industries for this program include staffing, telemarketing, healthcare, and manufacturing. The firm also assists with Empowerment Zone/Renewal Community credits for locations in designated areas, as well as various state tax credit programs. Honkamp Krueger handles all aspects of the tax credit process for clients to maximize their savings.
The document is a calendar from the Airman & Family Readiness Center at Columbus Air Force Base that lists events and services for July 2012. It provides information on pre-separation counseling, pre-deployment briefings, post-deployment briefings, workshops on topics like relocation, employment, and marriage, and programs for expecting families and families of deployed members. The calendar also lists contact information, resources available at the center like computers and counseling services, and websites with additional local event information.
Using appropriate Smartphone apps (applications) you can get daily Navy career & quality of life information updates on our social media Career Page - anywhere / anytime. For those who can't, here are this week's summary. Take advantage on some of the information and some may require your immediate action - please pass to your Sailors concern:
This document provides information about career workshops and seminars offered by the ACAP Center located at
McNair Road, Building 404, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Virginia. A variety of workshops are listed covering
topics such as transition assistance programs for retiring military and those with expected separation dates, federal
job searching, resume writing, higher education, entrepreneurship, financing, and veterans benefits. The document
provides contact information, workshop descriptions, dates and times for each event. Registration is required and
spouses are encouraged to attend.
This document advertises a virtual summer employment event on April 8, 2021. It provides information about available job assistance services for those who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. These services include resume development, job search assistance, training support, and access to job openings. Contact information is provided for workforce centers in Harford and Cecil counties. The document also lists current job openings from various employers in the area.
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El verde se deriva del latín "virĭdis" y se asemeja al color de las hojas de hierba y la esmeralda. A lo largo de la historia, el verde ha tenido diferentes significados culturales y asociaciones, como la naturaleza, la esperanza, la fertilidad, la inmortalidad, la calma y la reconciliación. Existen varios pigmentos verdes que se han utilizado en la pintura a través de los siglos, como la glauconita, la tierra verde y el cromo verde.
A Thanksgiving cooking class will be held on Tuesday, November 8th at 6:00 p.m. at The Commons located at 7th Street, Building 8950. Attendees will learn how to cook a dish for Thanksgiving and should bring a finger food or snack to share. The point of contact is Megan Blevins who can be reached at colerpalolerandsebbyjoe@yahoo.com. A Thanksgiving dinner basket will be raffled off to one participant.
The document provides information about transition services and resources available to soldiers at Fort Rucker, including contact information for ACAP staff, details on employer visits and job opportunities, and an invitation for spouses to participate in ACAP. Key programs and resources mentioned include the ACAP center, TAP employment workshop, VA disability claims assistance, and the relaunch of the MyCAA military spouse tuition assistance program.
Este documento presenta información sobre la ordenación y designación de los colores. Explica conceptos como tonalidad, variación, claridad, saturación y su relación con el negro y blanco. También describe experimentos históricos sobre la obtención de la escala de grises y la mezcla de colores, y presenta figuras geométricas para representar las gamas de color.
The document discusses creating a logo, with the first sentence thanking someone for their help. The second sentence notes that it is now their turn. The final sentence indicates that the logo creation has been completed.
This newsletter provides updates on local events happening around Fort Riley and links to resources for soldiers and families. Key events include a homebuyer education seminar on March 7th, an elementary school carnival on March 8th, and the Symphony in the Flint Hills ticket sale deadline on March 8th. It also includes a list of volunteer opportunities in March and April and reminds readers of the upcoming MWR Summer Guide photography contest deadline of March 29th.
This document provides a summary of upcoming events and updates for Fort Riley and the local community. Key information includes an elementary school PTA carnival on March 8th, a Josh Thompson concert on March 8th, and the deadline of March 8th to reserve tickets for the Symphony in the Flint Hills event in June. It also lists various teen workshops and a military basketball tournament occurring in early March. Web links are provided for further details on these and other announcements.
The document provides information on various upcoming events and activities for military families stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, including Family Readiness Group meetings, tax preparation assistance, scholarships for military children, job fairs, career counseling for military spouses, home energy audits, nominations for the Military Child of the Year award, and health and wellness programs.
The document provides information about transition assistance services available through the Fort Stewart ACAP office. It discusses how ACAP assists soldiers, veterans, and their families with career transition goals through services like resume development, job searching, and interview preparation. It encourages leadership to promote ACAP and get soldiers involved in transition preparation to help ensure their future success after leaving the military.
The document provides information about the ACAP (Army Career and Alumni Program) center at Fort Stewart, Georgia. It discusses how ACAP assists soldiers transitioning out of the military to find civilian employment, education opportunities, or start their own businesses. The manager encourages leaders to promote ACAP and help soldiers prepare for career transition. ACAP offers transition services and helps soldiers compare reenlisting versus civilian opportunities. The goal is to set soldiers up for successful careers after the military to strengthen their own lives and communities.
The document provides information on 10 sites Navy servicemembers can use to update records and manage their career. It summarizes key Navy online resources including the Electronic Service Record, CMS/ID, PRIMS, Navy COOL, Navy College, Tutor.com, and STAYNAVY. Readers are encouraged to regularly review their records on these sites to ensure accuracy. Contact information is provided for assistance with corrections or updating records.
The document provides information on 10 sites sailors can use to update records and manage their Navy career. These include sites to review the electronic service record, view training and education records, check awards, view physical readiness results, and apply for tuition assistance. Information is also provided on credentialing opportunities, Navy college programs, and online tutoring resources. Sailors are encouraged to regularly review their records on these sites and take any needed actions to ensure the information is accurate and up-to-date.
PTS will be integrated into the Fleet Ride system on October 1st, allowing applications to automatically populate using corporate data. It will show quotas and applications. CARMAT will be replaced and required conversion documents will be listed. Commands should qualify sailors in Fleet Ride for PTS. The integration aims to streamline the application process but applications not approved for quotas will still need to be reviewed and resubmitted.
This document provides information on various workshops and seminars offered by the Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Virginia. It lists dates and times for classes on topics like transitioning from military to civilian life, finding federal jobs, using VA benefits, higher education, career training, entrepreneurship, personal finance, and health care. Reservations are required for most classes, which are available to registered clients who have completed initial counseling.
Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C. is a top 100 CPA firm that offers tax credit programs to help businesses lower their tax burden. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit program provides incentives for hiring individuals from groups with high unemployment. Eligible groups include veterans, ex-felons, youth, and welfare recipients. Successful industries for this program include staffing, telemarketing, healthcare, and manufacturing. The firm also assists with Empowerment Zone/Renewal Community credits for locations in designated areas, as well as various state tax credit programs. Honkamp Krueger handles all aspects of the tax credit process for clients to maximize their savings.
The document is a calendar from the Airman & Family Readiness Center at Columbus Air Force Base that lists events and services for July 2012. It provides information on pre-separation counseling, pre-deployment briefings, post-deployment briefings, workshops on topics like relocation, employment, and marriage, and programs for expecting families and families of deployed members. The calendar also lists contact information, resources available at the center like computers and counseling services, and websites with additional local event information.
Using appropriate Smartphone apps (applications) you can get daily Navy career & quality of life information updates on our social media Career Page - anywhere / anytime. For those who can't, here are this week's summary. Take advantage on some of the information and some may require your immediate action - please pass to your Sailors concern:
This document provides information about career workshops and seminars offered by the ACAP Center located at
McNair Road, Building 404, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Virginia. A variety of workshops are listed covering
topics such as transition assistance programs for retiring military and those with expected separation dates, federal
job searching, resume writing, higher education, entrepreneurship, financing, and veterans benefits. The document
provides contact information, workshop descriptions, dates and times for each event. Registration is required and
spouses are encouraged to attend.
This document advertises a virtual summer employment event on April 8, 2021. It provides information about available job assistance services for those who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. These services include resume development, job search assistance, training support, and access to job openings. Contact information is provided for workforce centers in Harford and Cecil counties. The document also lists current job openings from various employers in the area.
13.11.18 brown county chamber weekly vets hiringhmhollingsworth
This document is the November 18, 2013 edition of the Brown County Chamber of Commerce weekly newsletter. It discusses AT&T doubling its goal to hire 10,000 veterans over the next five years. More than half of veterans hired by AT&T so far in 2013 have been technicians. It also provides information about upcoming local events in Georgetown, Ohio and advertises a janitorial cleaning service.
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15 August 2012 1ABCT Weekly News UpdateNoel Waterman
15 August 2012 1ABCT Weekly News Update: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of 1ABCT. You can always stay up to date with local events by going to 1st Infantry Division page at http://www.riley.army.mil/default.aspx or if you are having issues reading this you can click on this link to read the weekly news. http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct. We are always up and posting new information on FaceBook!
The document provides information on various upcoming events at Joint Base Lewis-McChord including unit meetings, runs, tax assistance resources, scholarships, and other community activities occurring in March and April. Key events include a St. Patrick's Day 5K/10K run on March 17th, the annual Parent University seminar on April 13th, and wearing purple on April 13th to support military children during the Month of the Military Child.
- The document provides information on upcoming events at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield from June 3 to July 4, including training courses, community events, facility openings and closures, healthcare services updates, and Independence Day celebrations.
- Updates are provided on the removal of social security numbers from military IDs, Exceptional Family Member Program record updates, surveys to assess community needs, and the importance of reporting suspicious activity.
- Key dates mentioned are the grand openings of a new OB/GYN clinic and child development center, as well as Independence Day activities like fireworks, petting zoos, and pool parties across Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield.
The document lists various Southern-style foods that will be served for lunch on February 15, 2012 at two dining facilities on base, including fried catfish, barbecue ribs, fried chicken, mac and cheese, red beans and rice, and candied sweet potatoes. It also provides the regular meal price of $4.55 and lists additional side dishes and desserts that will be available, such as greens, fried okra, black-eyed peas, cornbread, salads, red velvet cake, and assorted pies.
This newsletter provides information about upcoming events in February 2012 for members of ATSCOM/164th TAOG at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Key dates and events include African American/Black History Month, the WIND meeting, National Prayer Breakfast, President's Day holiday, Newcomers' Welcome, and the 2012 AER Campaign Kick-off. It provides contact information for the newsletter coordinator and invites questions or suggestions.
The Blue Star Newsletter provides information to Blue Star Card holders about upcoming programs in February 2012. The Mobilization & Deployment Readiness Program aims to provide information about happiness after homecoming. Individuals can call to set up reunion briefings. The newsletter also discusses the importance of operational security and cautions against posting sensitive personal information online or in public that could endanger service members. It provides updates on child care funding for Family Readiness Group meetings and lists upcoming training events in February and March.
The document provides a schedule of events and classes offered by Army Community Service at Fort Benning for the month of February 2012. Some of the recurring weekly classes and activities include English as a Second Language classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, Becoming a Love and Logic Parent Workshop on Thursdays, Tot Time (for toddlers) on Wednesdays, and Story Time on Fridays. Other notable events include financial readiness training for new soldiers, Anger Management and Blended Family workshops, overseas briefings, and an Army Emergency Relief education program scholarship application period.
This newsletter provides information to members of the 164th TAOG about upcoming events and changes within the unit for the new year. It discusses goal setting tips for the new year and welcomes new soldiers who recently joined the unit. It also bids farewell to soldiers who are leaving the unit and provides information about upcoming training opportunities. The chaplain's message encourages walking wisely in the new year by making the most of opportunities and understanding God's will.
The 164th Theater Airfield Operations Group is hosting a holiday meal on December 15th from 11:30am to 2:00pm at the VFW located at 434 Highway 84 East in Daleville. The cost is $13 per person and money is due by December 5th. The meal will include ham, turkey, holiday dressing, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, green beans, tossed salad, rolls, tea, water and assorted desserts. Driving directions from the Daleville gate are provided.
- The document is the December 2011 issue of the ATSCOM/164th TAOG newsletter.
- It provides tips for coping with stress during the holidays, including acknowledging feelings, reaching out for support, being realistic about expectations, setting aside differences, sticking to a budget, and continuing healthy habits.
- It also announces upcoming holiday events at Fort Rucker such as concerts, welcome briefings, and a brigade Christmas luncheon.
The document provides information about upcoming community events in Fort Rucker, Alabama for the Thanksgiving holiday and early December time period. It announces that Thanksgiving dinner will be served on base on November 23rd and provides details. It also lists upcoming parades, sales, watch parties, character dining opportunities, and more taking place between November 24th and December 2nd. It concludes by providing additional details about a spaghetti dinner following the base Christmas tree lighting on December 1st and contact information.
DPW will be closing Parks Drive from Novosel to the driveway across from Flynn Pool on Monday November 28th to repair a washed out culvert in the roadway. Barriers will be placed Monday morning to close the road. The project is expected to take several weeks but the exact end date is to be provided by DPW.
The document provides information about upcoming community events in Fort Rucker for the week of November 18, 2011. It lists events such as a Turkey Trot run, character dining at a restaurant, and football viewing at a bar. It also provides details about adjusted hours for the commissary around Thanksgiving and school break schedules for the local school districts that week. The document is a weekly newsletter from the 164th Theater Aviation Brigade at Fort Rucker announcing community news and activities.
The Deployed Spouses dinner scheduled for November 17th 2011 has been moved to 5:30pm at the Fort Rucker Dining Facility behind Fortenberry-Colton Gym due to Thanksgiving. All spouses of deployed soldiers, those on unaccompanied tours, or extended TDYs are invited to the relaxing and inviting atmosphere where activities will be provided for children.
The document provides a summary of upcoming community events and activities at Fort Rucker for the week of November 11-19, 2011. Key events include Veterans Day sales and promotions at the Triangle Express and Mini Mall from November 11-13, a Youth Sportsman Deer Hunt on November 12, DONSA on November 14, a Thanksgiving craft activity at the Center Library on November 15, character dining at The Landing Zone on November 15, a Class Six tent sale from November 17-18, a Newcomers Welcome Briefing at The Landing on November 18, comedy at The Landing featuring Rucker & Natalie Stovall on November 18, and a Turkey Shootout golf tournament at Silver Wings Golf Course on November 19. Contact information
The document is a weekly community newsletter from November 4, 2011 announcing upcoming events, activities, and trainings at Fort Rucker, Alabama over the next two weeks. It lists a free play showing on November 5th and 6th, an upcoming veterans day ceremony on November 10th, and various workshops and trainings through November 14th covering topics like co-parenting, stress management, and sportsman hunting. It encourages joining the Family Readiness Group and features a quote about finding yourself through service to others.
This document requests donations to fill Christmas stockings for deployed soldiers by November 30th, 2011. Donations of candy, cookies, small ornaments, and cards can be dropped off at specified locations to spread holiday cheer to soldiers. People can contact Marie Stallworth or CPT Hoak for more information.
Urgent care centers should be used instead of emergency rooms for non-emergency medical care needed after normal clinic hours for TRICARE beneficiaries. Emergency rooms are intended for true medical emergencies like heart attacks or accidents. The document provides a list of local urgent care centers that accept TRICARE patients. Using an urgent care center rather than an emergency room saves wait times and potential costs. Patients must call the after-hours nurse line to get a referral for urgent care visits.
The 164th TAOG will host a family event at The Commons on 7th Ave on October 29th from 2pm to 5pm. The event will include cake walks, games for kids, food and drinks, costume judging, pumpkin carving, a best booth competition, and a pie throwing fundraiser.
The document provides information from the 164th TAOG newsletter for October 2011. It announces that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month. It lists upcoming events for the month including a gate to gate run, WIND meeting, Army Family Action Plan conference, Columbus Day holiday, and trick or treating on Halloween. It also provides training updates and congratulates soldiers who were recently promoted.
This document provides information about community alerts and weather warnings for Fort Rucker, Alabama. It discusses the CodeRED alert system that will send phone messages about emergencies like evacuations or missing children. It encourages registering for the system by phone or online. It also describes the CodeRED Weather Warning system that will alert about severe weather from the National Weather Service. Upcoming community events and trainings at Army Community Service are listed, such as newcomer welcomes and story time. Deployed family support like a dinner and joining a Family Readiness Group are mentioned.
This newsletter provides information for military families at Fort Rucker for the month of September. Key events include a suicide awareness event, Hispanic heritage month, labor day celebrations, and an Octoberfest. The newsletter also announces unit changes including the merging of the 597th and HHC family readiness groups. It provides contact information for resources and upcoming training opportunities for families.
This weekly community newsletter from August 26, 2011 announces upcoming events on Fort Rucker including:
- Women's Equality Day activities on August 26th
- Story time at the library on August 26th
- "Mom & Me: Dad too!" event on August 29th
- Anger management workshop on August 30th
- Thrift savings plan workshop on August 30th
- "Hearts Apart" briefing on August 31st
- Cobra bingo
It also advertises sit 'n knit sessions at the Enterprise library and new childcare services at the physical fitness center.
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Date
VERY IMPORTANT TO GET YOUR VA CLAIM IN ON TIME!
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Bryan Tharpe, ACAP Transition Services Manager, Email: bryan.tharpe@us.army.mil
Alfred Alexander, ACAP Center Contract Manager/Counselor, Email: alfred.alexander@us.army.mil
Rebecca Chandler, ACAP Counselor, Email: rebecca.chandler@us.army.mil
Brent Boozer, AL Veterans Outreach Rep (Wed 1000-1500), Email: Brent.boozer@alcc.alabama.gov
Britt Redmond, AL Veterans Outreach Rep (Wed 1000-1500), Email: Britt.redmond@alcc.alabama.gov
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VIEW THE AIR JOBS DIGEST: Find dozens of aviation jobs. https://www.airjobsdigest.com/
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TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS/ARMY e-LEARNING PROGRAM
The Army e-Learning Program is a resource that provides courses to help prepare Soldiers for various
technical certifications. The courses are free to the Soldier and their organization. The program does not
provide the certification exam, however it does provide courses, practice tests, and on-line books to help
prepare for the actual certification exam. Visit the following link for more information.
https://forums.army.mil/SECURE/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1738883.
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NEW!! Hero to Hired Website
THE ARMY’S PREMIERE WEBSITE FOR SOLDIERS AND EMPLOYERS
The Army has implemented www.H2H.jobs as an interim solution to connecting
Soldiers/Veterans/Family members interested in seeking employment opportunities with private
industry. Check it out! This Army website helps transitioning Soldiers and vets connect with
50,000 employers who have vowed to employ them!
ATTENTION ALL ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIERS WHO ARE RETIRING
VA PHYSICALS
Prior TRICARE authorization is required for ALL ADSM appointments which happen outside of the
MTF.
It has been brought to our attention that all Soldiers who are still on AD status and retiring must have a
referral entered by their PCM specifically requesting the VA Physical before the Soldiers go to their VA
physical exam or doctor appointment. After the PCM enters the referral the TRICARE authorization
process takes 7-10 business days to complete. The SM will get authorization letters in the mail from
TRICARE with approval for the VA visit(s).
Failure to contact your PCM for the referral before going to the appointment will result in the Soldier
being billed for all costs associated with the appointment(s). Currently soldiers who have failed to get
preauthorization are billed $525.00 per VA visit. Most often the bill comes by mail after the Service
Member has retired.
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TRI-STATE NEWSPAPERS
ON-LINE
(AL – FL – GA)
NEWSPAPERS
Alabama Newspapers
Florida Newspapers
Georgia Newspapers
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*** (MARK YOUR CALENDAR)
(Please
support these monthly employer visits. Many
company representatives travel a long distance just to meet with you. If these
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events aren’t well attended, in the future, these employers may choose not to come
to Ft Rucker any more.) Most are Fortune 200-500 Companies.
We will try to host multiple employers instead of just one at a time in 2012.
EMPLOYER VISITS SCHEDULED THIS MONTH
Waffle House CSX Railroad
U.S. Navy Reserve
Meet and Greet
The Ft Rucker ACAP Center is proud to host Waffle House, CSX Railroad, and US Navy Reserves
for an Employer Day on 20 Jun 12 in Building 5700, 2nd Floor Break Room, from 1000 – 1400.
Please come and network with these great military friendly employers. Even if it’s a while before
you transition, it’s never too early to network.
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FEDS HIRE VETS
A Federal job web site (http://www.fedshirevets.gov/) launched by the OPM will help veterans and
their families find employment in Federal Civil Service. This website will be the main source for
veteran’s employment information and resources for veterans as well as hiring officials.
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As the Fort Rucker, Garrison Army Alumni Career Program (ACAP), Transition Services Manager, I
would like to cordially invite you to become an ACAP client. As the spouse of a transitioning Soldier,
this is an entitlement provided to you by Congress. Your participation in the program will add synergy to
your spouse’s endeavor to make a smooth transition into the civilian work force.
Even if you are not actively seeking employment at this time, you can still become an ACAP client. You
and your spouse can effectively work as a team to support each other in this life changing event. The
more you understand about the job search process and your spouse’s benefits and entitlements, the less
stressful the transition will be for you and your family.
Whether you will be seeking employment, or just trying to find more information, our 3.5-Day TAP
Employment Workshop will teach you the job search process, including how to prepare an effective
resume and interviewing skills. The VA will also brief on veterans benefits. Additionally, after attending
a workshop, we have numerous resources in the ACAP Center, including one-on-one assistance with an
ACAP Counselor, to help you produce an effective resume and provide any advice you may need.
Unfortunately, we do not provide child care. If applicable, please make arrangement for child care before
coming to your appointment. Since the information and assistance that we provide is critical to your
success, we discourage bringing your children with you to an ACAP appointment or event.
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Please call the ACAP Center at (334) 255-2558 or go to the ACAP Express web site:
https://www.acapexpress.army.mil to enroll in ACAP and make an appointment to get started. I look
forward to your first visit at the ACAP Center.
Spouses of retiring Soldiers are highly encouraged to attend the VA Benefits
briefing along with their sponsor. They may still have benefits even after their
sponsor dies. Spouses are cordially invited to attend all events with the sponsor.
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DOD Resumes Military Career Spouse Program
The Department of Defense recently announced the resumption of the Military Spouse Career
Advancement Account - MyCAA - program. Beginning March 13 at 12 p.m. EST, the 136,583 military
spouses who are currently enrolled in the program will once again be able to receive tuition assistance.
“We made a commitment to our military spouses when they established a career advancement
account and we will be true to our promises,” said Tommy Thomas, deputy under secretary of defense,
military community and family policy.
The first phase of the reinstated program will enable the department to continue to pay up to
$6,000 in tuition assistance for spouses currently enrolled. The department is working hard to adjust and
meet the demands of the program and develop a long-term solution for spouses not yet enrolled who
would like to establish an account.
The program was launched March 2, 2009, to assist military spouses in attaining portable
careers in high-demand, high-growth occupations. An unexpected spike in enrollment prompted the
Defense Department to pause the program on Feb. 16. A thorough review began immediately to assure
the program was accomplishing its intended goals.
“When we determined that an operational pause in the program was critically needed, we failed
to notify our spouses in a timely and appropriate manner,” said Thomas. “As a result of our failure, we
know we will have to work hard to restore their faith in us. We are committed to earning that trust
through improved communication and by delivering services.”
The Defense Department is currently developing options for the long-term management of the
program and expect to be able to announce the details soon. Until new accounts can be created, Military
OneSource Spouse Education and Career Consultants will continue to be available to provide education
and training, career exploration, assessment, employment readiness and career search assistance.
ACAP CENTER RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU:
3.5-day TAP Job Assistance Workshops Automated writing tools
One-on-one counseling assistance Internet/selected websites
Practice interviewing skill/tools Fax machines
Employer visits Copier & Digital Sender
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Salary tools Telephone lines
Department of Labor Rep Resource library
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NOTE: The VA Military Service Coordinator is now working out of the Wiregrass VA Clinic
located on the 2nd floor of Lyster Army Health Clinic. Office hours are 9:15 to 1:30 Tuesdays and
Wednesdays.
GET YOUR VA RATING SHORTLY AFTER YOU GET OUT!
Benefits Delivery at time of Discharge (BDD); We have the Military Service Coordinator – Southern
Area, from the VA Regional Office in Montgomery, in the Wiregrass VA Clinic, room 262A, located on
the 2nd floor of Lyster Army Health Clinic to help transitioning Soldiers apply for their VA Disability
Rating, before they separate or retire. The goal is to get the VA rating either by, or shortly after, a Soldier
separates or retires. The current process takes approximately one year after separation/retirement to
receive a rating. You can only apply for this program NLT 2 months and NET 6 months prior to
separation or retirement date. Otherwise, you will need to make an appointment with your county VA
Representative. You must bring a copy of your medical records to the appointment (DO NOT make an
appointment without having a copy of your medical records). You should go to Lyster Community
Health Clinic, Administrative Section, to request copies of your medical records. Please be aware that it
can take 45 days or longer for your medical records to be copied. Please give Medical Records as much
advance notice as possible. Thank you.
MESSAGE FROM THE VA REPRESENTATIVE
“It is critical that Soldiers apply for their VA disability rating in the window of NET 6 month from their
separation or retirement date, and NLT 2 months from their separation or retirement date. If you wait, and
have less than 2 months remaining on active duty to turn in your paper work, then, your VA disability
documentation stays in Montgomery, AL and is processed there. The VA Regional Office in Montgomery
is not staffed to expedite your claim. If you apply within the 6-2 month window, then your claim is sent to
a VA Regional Office in another state that is staffed to expedite your claim. Help me help you; turn your
claim in to me before you get within 60 days of your separation or retirement date. Waiting just one day
past the 60-day cut-off could make a lot of difference in when you begin receiving your disability
compensation.”
Veteran Services Coordinator
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VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities: If filing a VA Disability claim, you may want to review
this website. http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/bookc.html#b
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VA Benefits Website - eBenefits: All military personnel and veterans with DoD CAC
credentials can register quickly and have immediate access to a wide variety of information to assist them
in understanding their benefits and tracking their VA Disability Claims. Visit
http://www.ebenefits.va.gov/. Check it out!
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If you are within 6 months of your approved retirement
date and have not yet submitted your retirement biography or your supervisor has not submitted you for a
service award, please call MPD/AG, (334) 255-3525. We want to ensure that you get properly
recognized upon your retirement. Help the AG help you!
ALSO: Although you have already had your pre-separation briefing with ACAP, retiring Soldiers must
also attend a mandatory pre-retirement briefing with the Retirement Services Officer (RSO), Mr. Chris
Moore, (334) 255-9124, before your retirement date.
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COMBAT-RELATED SPECIAL COMPENSATION (CSRC)
Are you a retired veteran (or know of a retired veteran) with combat-related injuries? Combat related
injuries may have occurred while training for combat. You may be eligible for additional compensation
with CSRC.
Eligibility: (Must meet all 4)
1. 20 years of military service
2. Have 10% or greater VA rated injury
3. Receive military retired pay
4. Military retired pay is reduced by VA disability payments (VA Waiver)
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Have you considered staying in? It’s not too late.
An active duty Army Career Counselor can help you reenlist today; just call 334-255-6512. Also, a
Reserve Component Career Counselor is always on duty to assist you in transitioning to the Guard or
Reserve. Please call 334-255-9120 for further information.
“Yet despite the questions we all are asking, regardless of the fears we may be experiencing, one fact is
clear: We will pull together as a nation during this time of crisis.”
- Jimmy Carter
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Change to Army Regulation could affect Aviators on Transition Leave.
AR 95-1, Flight Regulations, paragraph 2-3d & e, states in part,… Crewmembers are prohibited from
performing aircrew duties:
d. Military aviators in an authorized leave status when employed by a contractor to serve as a
crewmember.
e. Officers of other government agencies while on terminal leave from that agency and employed by a
contractor to serve as a crewmember.
Ensure that you check with JAG before you take an aircrew job from a contractor to see how it affects
you.
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American Corporate Partners (ACP) program
ACAP has become aware of a civilian sponsored program which may be of interest to many Soldiers who
have served since 11 September 2001. It is the American Corporate Partners (ACP) program and
designed to offer networking and career planning opportunities for America's finest enlisted personnel
and officers as they transition from military to civilian lives. It is open to Soldiers of all grades in the
cities with corporate mentors - Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles,
New York, Norwalk, CT, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Raleigh/Durham, San Antonio, the San Francisco
Bay area, Tulsa, and Washington, DC. Corporate members are follows:
Campbell Soup Company, Energy Future Holdings, General Electric Company, The Home Depot, Inc.,
IBM Corporation, MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings, Inc., Morgan Stanley, News Corporation, PepsiCo,
Inc., URS Corporation, Verizon Communications Inc., The University of Oklahoma and The University
of Texas System.
Spouses of deceased or wounded Soldiers are also encouraged to participate.
This is not a jobs program, but a way to help veterans develop key relationships and skills critical to
advancement in the business sector. Protégés will be matched one for one with mentors by city, with
consideration given to mentoring preferences. ACP will make all decisions concerning the final selection
of all protégés, based on their own criteria.
Protégés and mentors participate in the program for a period of one year and meet for about four hours
each month. Both have the opportunity to extend for a second year. Anyone interested in being
considered for the initial ACP protégé group should apply on line as soon as possible, and be prepared to
submit supporting documents, as requested by ACP, on a timely basis. To find out more, go to
http://www.acp-usa.org/ .
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UPCOMING ACAP SPONSORED DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WORKSHOPS
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SCHEDULE FOR 2012
FORT RUCKER, AL
Call (334) 255-2558 for more details
19 – 22 JUN 10 – 13 JUL 7 – 10 AUG
4 – 7 SEP 2 – 5 OCT 7 – 9 NOV 4 – 7 DEC
***Class dates may change in the near future
CAMP SHELBY, MS SCHEDULE
26 – 29 JUN 28 - 31 AUG 27 – 30 NOV
Call (601) 558-2298 for more details
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ATTENTION: EXISTING AND POTENTIAL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS!
2012
ONE-ON-ONE FREE COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE
Areas of counseling may include, but are not limited to:
Advertising
Organizational Structures
Financial Planning
Inventory Controls
Management
Marketing
Personnel Planning
Pre-business Planning
Sales Techniques
14 June, 13 Sept, 6 Dec
TIME: Session begins at 9:30AM, Room 390, Bldg 5700
Call 255-3949 to schedule an appointment.
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CAREER ADVICE SECTION
(Reprint from CareerPotential.com)
Are You a Commodity in the Employment Marketplace?
Competition is Fierce, So It's Essential to Distinguish Yourself
By Eric P. Kramer
Career Coach and Author
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you aren't sure what you want to do when you finish your military service, the Education Center can help
you complete an interest inventory that will indicate what types of occupations you appear be best suited
for.
Gather information. Once you start your job search, you'll need a great deal of information to accurately
complete job applications and to develop an effective resume. You can start gathering that information
now. This will include such things as the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of previous
supervisors and where you worked and the inclusive dates you worked there for at least the last 10 years.
Additionally, gathering other documents, such as personnel records, training certificates, diplomas, etc.
will make it much easier to write an effective resume and to answer interview questions. If you wait until
you're out of the military to start gathering this information, the task will be much more difficult.
Research. You can start researching companies, salaries, and cost of living in particular areas of the
country. Researching companies can help you decide if you really want to send a resume to a particular
company and can help you shine when you go for an interview with the company. Additionally, you can
get started researching the salaries for the kinds of jobs you're interested in as well as the cost of living in
areas where you might relocate. This research can pay big dividends for you. One major benefit is that it
will help you decide if salaries in the industry and area you're considering are adequate. Of course, to
make a good decision on salary, you'll need to know how the cost of living in one area compares with
other areas. The information regarding salaries and cost of living will also be very valuable if you have
the opportunity to negotiate salary.
Develop a positive "I won't procrastinate" attitude. Perhaps the best thing you can do between now and
the time you start working with ACAP is to develop a positive attitude that includes a determination not
to procrastinate. Get started on all the things mentioned above. Allow yourself to be positive about your
worth in the marketplace--it's a fact that employers are looking for people like you who have a good work
ethic, who are motivated, and who know how to work as a team member. Resolve that the first day you're
eligible to work with ACAP, you'll stop by the Center and sign up for ACAP services. Additionally,
resolve that you'll take advantage of all the services ACAP offers with the knowledge that individuals
who work with ACAP generally get jobs sooner and get higher starting salaries than soldiers who do not
use the full range of services. As you can see, there are a number of things you can do to be more
proactive in your transition process while waiting for your separation or retirement date.
For more suggestions, contact the Ft Rucker ACAP Center at (334) 255-2546, or drop by the ACAP
Center located in the Soldier Service Center, Bldg 5700, Room 185. Soldiers assigned to Camp Shelby
and surrounding area may contact the Camp Shelby ACAP Counselor at (601) 558-2298. Additionally,
you can register for ACAP services by going to https://www.acap.army.mil .
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Civilian Job Postings: www.acap.army.mil; Click on “Active Component Soldiers;” then, “Jobs.”
GOVERNMENT JOBS: There are several jobs listed for Alabama on http://www.usjobs.gov .
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Mr. Britt Redmond, Department of Labor Representative from the Dothan Career Center, is available in
the ACAP Center on every other Wednesday from 1000 – 1530 (first- come-first-serve) for your
convenience. He is here to help veterans find employment. Why go to the Alabama Career Center
(Employment Office) when you can get the same service at the ACAP Center, usually without any waiting.
Usually, there are approximately 500 jobs listed in their network at any particular time. They can refer you
for a job if you are staying in the local area after separation or retirement. Mr. Redmond’s number is 255-
1151. Visit the Alabama Job Link at: https://joblink.alabama.gov.
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Which Defense Contractors won Contracts and where are they Located?
Interested in working for a defense contractor, but don’t know where to start? Want to find out what
defense contractors are located near you? You are in luck. The federal government has websites to help
transitioning service members find out what companies are winning defense contracts, and how much
those contracts are worth.
The Federal Procurement Data System Next Generation (FPDS-NG) is now the official site for all federal
procurement data and reports. The FPDS-NG site requires registration for a user account, and is free to
the public (https://www.fpds.gov).
USASPending.gov (http://www.usaspending.gov) also contains current Department of Defense (DoD)
procurement data, and should be the starting point for your search. The site lists defense contractors by
location, company name, product provided, and service provided: and it lists the top 100 contractors and
their subsidiaries.
The site was launched as part of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006. That
law requires a free, searchable website, accessible to the public, showing for each federal award:
- The name of the entity receiving the award
- The amount of the award
- Information on the award, including transaction type, funding agency, etc.
- The location of the entity receiving the award
- A unique identifier of the entity receiving the award
TOP 50 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYERS (Ranked by GI Jobs Magazine):
G.I. Jobs' Top 50 Most Military-Friendly Employers®
http://www.gijobs.net/content/top50.cfm
COMPANIES WITH IMMEDIATE OPENINGS: Click on the link below.
http://www.gijobs.com/opportunity-index.aspx.
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(Please ensure that you choose the correct month.)
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Click on the link below to find a listing with contact information. If site
does not open, copy link and paste into browser:
http://huntsvillemadisonalcoc.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCDirec
tory/Directory.aspx?CategoryID=2067
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MILITARY NEWS AND INFORMATION
(Source: www.military.com)
See for yourself!
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BEHALF OF DA WASHINGTON DC//SAMR-CQ//
SUBJECT: JOINING FORCES INITIATIVE
1. FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA AND DR JILL BIDEN ARE LEADING A NATIONAL
EFFORT TO RALLY THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO ACTION IN SUPPORT OF MILITARY
FAMILIES, SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS.
2. THIS INITIATIVE IS CALLED "JOINING FORCES" AND IS FOCUSED ON
ENERGIZING ALL SECTORS OF AMERICAN SOCIETY -- INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES,
BUSINESSES, PHILANTHROPISTS, NON-PROFITS AND FAITH-BASED INSTITUTIONS -- TO
GIVE OUR FAMILIES, SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS THE SUPPORT THEY HAVE EARNED
AFTER NEARLY 10 YEARS OF WAR.
3. THE ARMY'S COMMITMENT TO OUR FAMILIES CONTINUES TO YIELD OUTSTANDING
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RESULTS. IN 2003 THE ARMY STOOD UP THE ARMY SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP,
A VERY SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM WITH CORPORATE AMERICA, TO ENSURE
MILITARY SPOUSES COULD REALIZE THEIR EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER ASPIRATIONS. TO
DATE THIS EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE HAS YIELDED OVER 114,000 EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES. THE SUCCESS OF THIS INITIATIVE WAS RECOGNIZED BY SENIOR
LEADERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RESULTING IN ITS EXPANSION ACROSS ALL
SERVICES AND THE COAST GUARD. ON JUNE 29, 2011, THE MILITARY SPOUSE
EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM WAS LAUNCHED AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE WHITE
HOUSE'S JOINING FORCES INITIATIVE. THE MSEP PROGRAM NOW BOASTS 96 FORTUNE
500 PLUS COMPANIES, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
4. COMMANDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO HAVE THEIR ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE FORCE
MEMBERS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS FOLLOW THIS EXCITING INITIATIVE THROUGH THE
JOINING FORCES WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.WHITEHOUSE.GOV/JOININGFORCES.
INDIVIDUALS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES AND FOLLOW THE
INITIATIVE ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER AT
HTTP://WWW.WHITEHOUSE.GOV/JOININGFORCES/STAY-CONNECTED.
5. HQDA POC FOR THIS MESSAGE IS MS. CAPELLA-WEINARD, 703-692-1432.
6. THIS MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 07 JUNE 2012.
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
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Disabled American Veterans
Department of Alabama
Legislative Report – May 2012
Budgetary restrictions due to the National debt are impacting virtually all legislative actions before
Congress. It's going to be interesting to watch, but without corrective congressional action, the January
sequestration required by the Budget Control Act (BCA) would force an additional $60B in automatic
cuts to DOD for FY2013, in addition to the $45B already taken. This sequestration would result in
massive force reductions of more than 200,000, leaving the smallest ground forces since 1940. Such cuts
would have far reaching effects upon our national defense forces that have made great wartime sacrifices
in the last few years. In addition compensation, healthcare, and other support for servicemembers,
retirees and their families may well be degraded. Currently reductions in Army staffing is slated to draw
down 70,000 in the next five years. As such near 24,000 enlisted personnel and 4,500 officers could be
forced to leave the Army. Attrition should take care of the remaining required reductions. It is anticipated
that even more of force structure will be shifted to reserve forces. Your help is needed to contact our
Congressmen to preclude DOD from taking this devastating hit. DOD gets only 17% of the
national budget but would have 50% of the cuts. DOD should not have such a disproportionate share.
Along with all this the White House's Office of Management and Budget announced that the VA
healthcare programs are not subject to sequestration. This ends months of speculation about how across-
the-board budget cuts would be applied in January.
You are also aware that TRICARE remains under attack. DOD continues to push for
TRICARE increases, saying that without increases in fees, further cuts in end strengths must be made.
This is a real dilemma, so again let Congress know your feelings.
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The FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act is being worked in the House and is aimed at
setting the base defense budget at about $554B, $4 billion above the President's request and $8B above
the caps set by the BCA. No mention has been made of the TRICARE fee hikes proposed by the
Administration - maybe these will continue to be ignored. Also planned troop reductions (above) would
be limited to 15,000, and 5,000 per year for the Army and Marine Corps respectively. The current draft
also includes:
Authorize a troop pay increase of 1.7%
Provide new regulations and procedures for combating and prosecuting sexual assault
Extend access to family housing for six months and Commissary and Exchange benefits for two
years for troops who are involuntarily separated.
Another proposal from DOD is asking Congress to approve a special commission to recommend
changes in the military retirement system for future military personnel. This system would not allow
Congress or the President to modify recommendations but only accept or reject the commission’s final
proposals. It is expected that proposals would scrap the 20-year retirement for one more like a civilian-
style, tax-deferred savings plan that would offer troops with as few as 10 years of service to have some
retirement. Comparing military pensions and benefits to the average worker in the private sector is not
fair. Guaranteed retirement benefits are essential to recruitment and retention of our military forces and
should be commensurate with the sacrifices that our forces endure. We ought to be able to afford the
current retirement system for those who defend it with a lifetime of service.
The Senate passed its Postal Service overhaul bill that seeks to trim the workforce by about
100,000 employees through attrition. This bill delays efforts to eliminate Saturday delivery and to close
some post offices. The House has yet to pass its version of the bill. The Postmaster estimates the agency
needs to trim $22B in operating costs to remain in business.
The House passed a bill that would keep the interest rate for government-subsidized student
loans at 3.4%. The rate is scheduled to rise to 6.8% on July 1, 2012. To offset the estimated $6B cost of
maintaining the current interest rate, a repeal of $12B from the Prevention and Public Health Fund created
by the 2010 healthcare reform bill would be required.
Last year the Department of Labor reported that the average unemployment rate for all veterans
was 7.7% and 12.1% for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Veterans between the ages of 35
and 64 continue to make up near two-thirds of all unemployed veterans. Overall, nearly one in twelve of
our veterans are unemployed. Last year Congress passed the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to
Hire Heroes Act of 2011 which is intended to provide seamless transition for servicemembers, expanded
education and training opportunities, and tax credits for employers who hire service-connected veterans.
VOW authorized the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) by VA and DOL that offers 12
months of training assistance to 99,000 unemployed veterans who are at least 35 years old but no older
than 60. Participants will be paid at the full-time payment rate under the Montgomery GI Bill (currently
$1,473 per month), but must be in a program leading to employment in a high demand occupation.
Qualified veterans may apply beginning on May 15, 2012. For more information go to
http://www.benefits.va.gov/VOW
There remains serious problems in the VA claims backlog as still there are 897,566 open
disability claims. The error rate is 16% and 65% of the claims are pending for more than 125 days. This
backlog is expected to grow to 1.2M by the end of the year as veterans return from the Middle East. VA's
objective remains to have no claim older than 125 days, with 98% accuracy.
VA announced that 1,900 mental health professionals would be hired this year to meet the
growing demand for services.
Here's a note that maybe only the swabbies may know. In case you are wondering how our
morning coffee became 'a cup of Joe', when Josephus Daniels, the Secretary of the Navy during World
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War I, banned alcohol on ships in 1914, the phrase was initiated as sailors had to give up alcohol and go
to the next strongest drink on the list - coffee!
Below are some bills of interest to us. Some are new and others we have monitored for some
time. An update on cosponsors is shown in parenthesis; most bills remain in various committees.
HR 5 (134) Protecting Access to Health Care Act would repeal the Medicare Independent Payment
Advisory Board (IPAB) that resulted from the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” or
ObamaCare. ObamaCare has become increasingly unpopular and in part because of the creation of the
IPAB charged with making reductions in Medicare. The IPAB is considered a “death panel” because of
possible restrictions that would limit costs for those over age 70.
HR 178 (188) and S 260 (50), Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act would repeal the SBP/DIC
offset.
HR 186 (28) Chapter 61 CRDP Eligibility would expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military
retired pay and VA disability compensation to Chapter 61 veterans regardless of the disability rating
percentage.
HR 238 (10) Military Retiree Health Care Relief Act of 2011 would allow a refundable tax credit for
Part B
(Medicare) premiums paid to enroll military retirees and spouses and spouse survivors.
HR 303 (90) Retired Pay Restoration Act would allow retirees with service-connected disability to
receive both retirement pay and disability compensation from VA and eliminate the phase-in period under
current law for concurrent receipt.
HR 333 (155) The Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act would allow concurrent receipt of retired
pay and VA disability compensation for those rated 50% disabled, and eliminate the phase-in period for
concurrent receipt to Chapter 61 disability retirees with less than 20 years of service.
HR 396 (22) TBI Treatment Act would direct DOD and VA to implement a pilot program to outsource
TBI/PTSD patients to non-DOD and non-VA providers.
HR 648 (1) Pledge of Allegiance Saluting would authorize veterans and members of the Armed Forces
not in uniform to salute during the Pledge of Allegiance. Previous codifications regarding saluting to the
passing of the US flag did not apply to the Pledge of Allegiance.
HR 1092 (27), Military Retirees Health Care Protection Act commits DOD and the nation to health
benefits for retired military personnel and would constraint growth of healthcare spending so as not to
disadvantage or require large fee increases for these beneficiaries.
HR 1154 (69) and S 769 (8) Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act would prevent VA from
prohibiting the use of service dogs on VA property.
HR 1460 (0) would provide for automatic enrollment of veterans returning from combat zones into the
VA system.
HR 2051 (41) provides burials for unclaimed veteran remains identified by the Missing in America
project.
HR 2074 (7) Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention and Health Care Enhancement Act has been
referred to the Senate and offers improvement in VA to include:
• improving personal safety and security in VA facilities
• clarify that service-connected veterans gain full access to skilled nursing, adult day health and
domiciliary care provided in state veterans homes
• improve rehabilitative care and services for veterans suffering from TBI
• allow veterans accompanied by service dogs to freely enter VA properties without restriction
• establish a program for veterans to train dogs as a therapeutic option in VA mental health
HR 2182 (44) and S 1734 (12) would help get new infectious disease products to patients more quickly;
this would help troops exposed to highly resistant and contagious strains of bacteria.
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HR 3279 (0) would clarify that caregivers for veterans with serious illnesses are eligible for VA programs
of assistance and support. This bill provides seamless transition for caregiver services between DOD and
VA.
HR 3483 (57) Veterans Educational Equity Act of 2011 would help veterans who do not qualify for in-
state tuition to pay for out-of-pocket costs to attend public schools of their choice.
HR 3612 (84) and S 1629 (12), Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2011 would add certain
Vietnam territorial seas for presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to
certain herbicides.
HR 3670 (21) would require the Transportation Security Administration to protect re-employment rights
of Reserve Component members and veterans activated for national emergencies. Thus giving the right
for reemployment in jobs left behind with the same seniority, status, pay, and benefits that would have
resulted if not called to active duty.
HR 3723 (7) Enhanced Veteran Healthcare Experience Act of 2011 would direct VA to provide
certain veterans with non-VA health service where VA is incapable of furnishing services due to
geographical inaccessibility or lack of capability at VA facilities.
HR 3895 (38) and S 2128 (3) Protect VA Health Care from Budget Cuts would protect VA health care
programs from automatic cuts under "sequestration" .
HR 4072 (4) the Consolidated Veteran Employment Services for Improved Performance Act of
2012 would move DOL's Veterans Employment and Training Service to VA thus bringing all veteran
employment programs under one roof.
HR 4079 (3) Safe Housing for Homeless Veterans Act would prohibit VA from contracting housing or
housing services unless a certificate is submitted to VA that the building proposed would be in
compliance with all local codes for operations and levels of care provided.
HR 4114 (11) the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012 would provide a
COLA adjustment for veterans' benefits beginning 1 December 2012.
HR 4142 (6) would automatically adjust the COLA increase for disability compensation and DIC
to the same percentage as social security COLA, thereby eliminating the need for legislation
every year. The bill would also eliminate the “rounding down” of COLA increases.
HR 4155 (2) Veterans Skills to Jobs Act, and S 2239 (3) would help veterans qualify for federal
jobs by requiring federal agencies to use military training and experience as the equivalent of
federal licensing and certification.
HR 4168 (10) Caring for the Fallen would place the Clark AFB Military Cemetery under control of the
American Battle Monuments Commission to ensure proper care where US veterans are buried.
HR 4329 (6) Disabled Military Child Protection Act would provide long-term care for severely
disabled children of retired service members. The legislation would authorize a Special Needs Trust that
would allow more than 1,000 severely disabled military dependents to receive SBP annuities without
losing their Medicaid and Social Security disability assistance.
HR 4341 (3) would create a working group to improve the policies of TRICARE for military children.
HR 4482 (0) would make permanent home loan guaranty programs for veterans regarding adjustable rate
mortgages.
S 2179 (9) the Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act of 2012 would require schools
participating in VA and DOD educational assistance programs to meet the same educational standards
currently required for federal Pell Grants.
Alabama Developments
Here is an update on a number of bills in the legislature that we are tracking.
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HB 96 would include a “resident student” as a person with one or more years of military service with an
honorable discharge / a service related medical discharge for the purposes of instate tuition. Second
reading in House; first reading in the Senate.
HB 97 would provide for members of the Alabama National Guard to be classified eligible for instate
tuition. Passed in House; second reading in Senate.
HB 121 would provide unemployment compensation for military spouses when a spouse loses their job to
accompany the service member during a permanent military transfer. Passed in House; second reading in
Senate.
HB 122 would grant free admission to active and retired military personnel to state parks on state and
federal holidays. Passed in the House and on second reading in the Senate.
HB 152 and SB 163, The Heroes for Hire Act would permit small business owners (50 or less
employees) to receive a $1,000 income tax credit for each recently deployed and now discharged,
unemployed veteran newly hired. The bill also creates a $2,000 tax credit to recently deployed and now
discharged, unemployed veterans who start their own businesses. Passed and headed to the Governor.
HB 238 and SB 176 would extend the footage to 1000 feet from the entrance of the property for military
funerals. Currently there are criminal sanctions for protesters who do not stay at least 500 feet from the
entrance. Passed House, second reading in Senate.
HB 336 This bill would require the designation of “Veteran” on state driver’s licenses. Passed in House;
being read in Senate.
HB 711would provide for the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.,
and the Noncommissioned Officers Association, Inc., to make nominations for membership on the State
Board of Veterans' Affair.
SB 347 amends Alabama G.I. Dependents’ Scholarship to eliminate the wartime service requirement for
eligibility. In second reading in Senate.
SB 441 would amend the Veteran Tag Program to provide for 2 tags: Desert Shield/Desert Storm
Veterans who received the National Defense Service Medal and Desert Shield/Desert Storm Veterans
who received the Southwest Asia Service Medal. First reading in Senate and assigned to committee.
Hal Hicks
Legislative Director, DAV, Department of Alabama
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Alabama Department of Industrial Relations
News Release
For Immediate Release: May 15, 2012
New Program Provides Job Training for Older Unemployed Veterans
MONTGOMERY – Beginning today, older unemployed veterans may sign up for a new job training
program called Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP), which is designed to provide
training and education that will lead to high-demand jobs. VRAP was established as part of the VOW
to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, which was signed by the President on November 21, 2011.
Veterans may apply for this program if they:
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-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI
Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Assistance)
-employability)
VRAP will offer up to 12 months of training assistance at the rate of the Montgomery GI Bill
payment, which is currently at $1473 a month. Participants must enroll in VA approved education
programs at community colleges and technical schools that lead to an associate’s degree, non-college
degree, or a certificate that will lead to employment.
There are limited spaces in the program. Those interested in applying can do so online at
http://benefits.va.gov/vow/education.htm or by visiting a local Career Center. A listing of Career
Centers can be found at www.joblink.alabama.gov.
It is estimated that there are 11,000 unemployed veterans in Alabama.
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Members of the media needing more information should contact Public Information Manager Tara
Hutchison at (334) 242-8616.
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